Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Canmore and Area

Updated: May 03, 2025

Updated: May 03, 2025 | Print Report

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

    May 2nd: Trails are drying out, particularly at lower elevations and on south facing slopes. Trails on the north side of the valley will have long dry stretches with areas that are very muddy and wet. Please give these areas time to dry to minimize damage.

    It's tick season! Make sure to check you and your pets when you get home. For best protection, use a bug repellent with DEET.

    Be Bear Aware - bears are awake and active at this time. Practice wildlife safety. Make sure you're making noise on the trail, paying close attention to your surroundings, and carry bear spray and know how to use it.

    Always come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change suddenly throughout the day. 

    Be aware of closures and avalanche risks in the area and check advisories before you go.

    Notes:

    • Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
    • Practice wildlife safety. Travel in groups, make noise on the trail, and keep pets on leash. Carrying bear spray and knowing how to use it is highly recommended, even in winter.
    • It's tick season! Make sure to check you and your pets when you get home. For best protection, use a bug repellent with DEET.
    • Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees, washouts and missing bridges. Route-finding may be necessary.
    • Be sure not to overestimate your ability when planning your trip: Humility can be a life saver. Plan for rapidly changing conditions and bring extra socks.

Maps

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Cloudline

A detour exists on the Three Sisters Access for Highline and Cloudline. Some construction vehicles may be present in the area.

An ice flow has developed over one of the bridges on the east descent / ascent of Cloudline. Caution is required moving over this part of the trail.

Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Trail Running Trail Running 5.0 km Warning
Clubhouse Cuttoff Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 0.8 km Open
Cougar Creek Hiking Hiking 4.0 km Open
Douglas Fir Bench

Closed: Dec 1 - Jun 15 for wildlife protection.

Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 1.6 km one-way Closed
Goat Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 19.3 km one-way Open
Grassi Lakes Interpretive

 

 

 

Hiking Hiking 1.9 km Open
Grassi Lakes Upper

 

 

Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 1.9 km Open
Grotto Mountain Hiking Hiking 2.7 km Open
Ha Ling Hiking Hiking 3.5 km to the saddle; 3.9 km to the summit Open
Harvie Heights Ridge Traverse

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 1.0 km Warning
Highline

A detour exists on the Three Sisters Access for Highline and Cloudline. Some construction vehicles may be present in the area.

Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 8.0 km Warning
Horseshoe Loop Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 4.8 km Open
Johnny's

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 1.5 km Warning
Lady Macdonald Hiking Hiking 3.2 km Open
Meander

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 2.0 km Warning
Middle Sister Access Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Trail Running Trail Running 1.9km Open
Montane Cutoff

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 1.6 km Warning
Montane Traverse

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 7.7 km Warning
Reclaimer

Preferred use of this trail is downhill mountain biking. Any uphill traffic need to be aware that cyclists may be travelling down this trail at high speeds.

Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 1.6 km Warning
Riders of Rohan

Preferred use of this trail is downhill mountain biking. Any uphill traffic need to be aware that cyclists may be travelling down this trail at high speeds.

Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 1.6 km Warning
Rocky Mountain Legacy

Construction Closure (partial): Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

 

Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 20 km Partially Closed
Tibitts Quarry

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 2.1 km Warning